About
Sabina Gadecki is an American actress, television host, and model whose easy-going charm and down-to-earth energy have carried her from small-town New England to red carpets in Los Angeles. Viewers first noticed her in 2007 as the youngest host in World Poker Tour history. Since then, she has balanced big-screen roles—most memorably opposite Adrian Grenier in the 2015 Entourage film—with recurring television parts on shows like L.A.’s Finest and Graves. Gadecki is known for her bright presence, strong work ethic, and warm connection with fans. Away from the cameras she supports children’s charities, practices yoga, and enjoys life on the road with her husband, country singer Tyler Rich.
Before Fame
Born on September 28, 1982, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, Sabina Maria Gadecki grew up in a tight-knit Polish-American household. Her parents, Richard and Irena, owned a small family deli where young Sabina learned the value of hospitality and hard work. In high school she joined the drama club for fun, but academics remained her priority; teachers remember her as both studious and spirited.
After graduation she attended Holyoke Community College, then transferred to Fordham University in New York City. Majoring in finance and communications, she originally pictured herself on Wall Street rather than Hollywood Boulevard. To cover tuition she modeled on weekends, signing with IMG Models. Runway shows, catalog shoots, and commercials soon filled her schedule. One casting call led to a screen test for the Travel Channel’s World Poker Tour. The producers loved her ability to explain game strategy without sounding technical, and at age 24 she began jetting between Las Vegas and Monte Carlo as the show’s globe-trotting correspondent. Hosting sparked a passion for performance that outshone any spreadsheets, and she relocated to Los Angeles to study acting full-time at the William Esper Studio’s West Coast program.
Trivia
- Unlikely poker guru: Although she became the face of World Poker Tour, Gadecki had never played a single hand before her audition. She binge-watched tutorial videos, practiced with index cards on her apartment floor, and impressed producers with her overnight knowledge.
- Green-carpet environmentalist: She is a long-time supporter of Global Green USA and attends their annual pre-Oscar gala in recycled-fabric gowns to spotlight sustainable fashion.
- Hidden musical talent: Growing up, Sabina sang in her church choir. She occasionally joins Tyler Rich on stage for harmony during his acoustic encores.
- Stunt enthusiast: For the action-comedy Freaky Deaky (2012), she insisted on performing a minor car-hood slide herself after weeks of stunt-team coaching.
- Polish pride: Fluent in Polish thanks to her parents, she often teaches co-stars simple phrases on set and cooks traditional pierogi for cast potlucks.
Family Life
Family has always anchored Sabina’s fast-paced career. Her parents still run their deli in Chicopee, and she loves surprising them by stepping behind the counter during holiday visits. Sabina is the younger of two children; her brother, Daniel, is a mechanical engineer who keeps her grounded with sibling humor.
In 2016 she was introduced to Tyler Rich at a charity gala in Los Angeles. Their instant connection blossomed despite hectic touring and filming schedules. After a lakeside proposal in September 2018, they exchanged vows on September 21, 2019, at Saddle Woods Farm in Tennessee, blending Polish blessings with country-music flair. The couple splits time between Nashville and Los Angeles, traveling with their rescue dog, Abby. They openly share married-life ups and downs on social media, encouraging fans to chase both career dreams and healthy relationships.
Sabina credits her Catholic upbringing for her gratitude practice and weekly volunteer work with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She has spoken about her desire to raise future kids with the same small-town values that shaped her own childhood, no matter where they live.
Associated With
- Tyler Rich – Her husband, a chart-topping country artist whose romantic single “The Difference” went gold; Sabina starred in its lyric video and often appears in behind-the-scenes tour posts.
- Adrian Grenier – Co-star in the Entourage movie; their on-screen chemistry introduced her to a worldwide audience.
- Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba – She played opposite the duo while guest-starring as Jen Kowski on the action series L.A.’s Finest.
- Elmore Leonard – Legendary crime novelist whose book Freaky Deaky inspired the 2012 film in which Sabina portrayed Gretta, giving her first major feature role.
- Global Green USA – Environmental nonprofit that honors her as an ambassador for promoting eco-friendly living within the entertainment industry.
